Ekocite Architecture

We hired Tammis to help us solve a challenge with our 1930's Tudor: we wanted to do an addition that would give us a bigger kitchen and add a second bathroom while staying true to the look and history of the house. We'd talked to several design-build firms and no one could give us a plan that delivered. But Tammis came back with a design that was amazing. We loved it instantly because it solved the unique challenges of our home, gave us the extra space we wanted and looked like it could have been built that way originally. She listened and was responsive. She researched the unique building system used on our home (and we learned some pretty cool stuff about the history of our home). Every step of the way with her was a pleasure and we were so pleased with the result. I highly recommend working with her.

My company, Hammontree Builders, did the remodeling on the Pyramid Roof house that Ekocite Architecture designed. It was a pleasure to work with Tammis as her drawings were very detailed and her vision was clear. All conversations, whether in person or on the phone helped when those unforeseen events occur in remodeling and decisions need to be made. I have the highest respect for this architecture firm!

We highly recommend Ekocite Architecture! Tammis designed a kitchen great room for us that vastly improved both the appeal of our house and the quality of our lifestyle. When Tammis first came to us, we did not really know what we wanted, but she saw what needed to be done, and delivered an excellent design. We have been living in the addition for over three years and still love it! People continue to show interest in the improved curb appeal, often slowly driving past the house to take a look or knocking at the door to ask questions. Her price was very affordable and she added value throughout the process. Tammis worked well with our builder and with us, patiently reviewing all the small details, keeping an eye on cost, form and function. She was readily available for the length of the project and afterwards, doing whatever was needed to make sure it was a success. We are now in phase two of our house renovation and worked with Tammis on this phase as well.

Tammis was fantastic to work with! She was able to understand our needs and incorporate just that into the plans. She's a very nice person who is extremely professional, timely and thorough!

I have worked with Tammis of Ekocite on a number of small projects and most recently a total cottage renovation. Tammis is always extremely respectful and open to my project desires while offering workable and innovative solutions. In the midst of the renovation project, Tammis continues to make herself available with excellent ideas. With every stage of the project I get more excited and pleased with the outcome....all of which wouldn't be possible without the insight of Tammis. She has been able to transfer the 100's of Pinterest, Houzz, and dog-eared magazine suggestions into a perfect retreat that represents me. Ekocite Architecture was truly able to transition a complicated vision into a beautiful reality.

We hired Tammis to do several projects at our house including major remodeling and upgrade of master bath, designing an attractive and useful porch, and designing our lower level including family room, gym, kitchenette, full bath, bedroom, project room and storage. In addition to having great, creative ideas she helped us with challenges that came up during the construction process. We really appreciated her professional responsiveness as well as her creative energy. She is calm, diplomatic, very professional, and perhaps most important -- an excellent listener and communicator which made it possible for us non-professionals to describe what we wanted and get an excellent result! We have been very happy with the results and have just hired Tammis for another project on our new house.

Tammis did a great job working with Rick Kastler on my project, which included a dining room expansion and a complete upstairs renovation. She found a way to maximize my square footage and the light is incredible! She is friendly, professional and very easy to work with…she definitely took into consideration my "must-haves" and "wants." I'd recommend her highly.

Wonderful firm to work with. Collaborative and professional, and deliver on time. Communication was very good and prompt. Lovely work.

Careful thoughtful remodeling, excellent creativity in design, meshes old and new wonderfully. Clean design. Listens to clients. Interested in green elements of building and restoration of interesting buildings.

Tammis designed a screened-in porch for us. Our house sits among the trees and overlooks a lake and Tammis was able to design a large room that has become another living room that feels like a tree house. Tammis also helped us in our interior remodeling design for that house and for another house we remodeled. We interviewed a number of architects and are so happy we hired Tammis. She was easy to work with, listened to what we wanted, and delivered outstanding designs for each of our projects within the time frame she projected. Tammis was a referral from our friends who are as happy with her as we are, and I cannot imagine being happier with another architect.

Tammis designed a barn for us after our original barn was completely lost in a fire. The structure was in an historic district, and Tammis was familiar with the local Historic District Commission (HDC) requirements and was very helpful in participating in the HDC approval process as well as the Zoning Board approval process. Tammis took into consideration our usage requirements and designed a great building with useful spaces. She worked with the builder on modifications and questions when required. I would highly recommend Tammis for a project.

Hiring Tammis was the key decision on our project. She listened very carefully to our needs and went to great pains to understand our tastes. Tammis was able to solve design/engineering problems that had confounded others. She reduced the overall cost of the project by using standard components in ways that make them look custom. She even introduced us to a fantastic contractor and worked closely with him throughout the project. Tammis did all of this within our tight budget. We are still thrilled with Tammis' work. Everywhere we look we see and appreciate the small touches she incorporated that changed the way we live and improved the value of our home. We recommend Tammis Donaldson enthusiastically and without hesitation.